Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
The Sunday Story: Year of the Union
31 Dec 2023
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Today on The Sunday Story host Ayesha Rascoe talks to NPR labor correspondent Andrea Hsu and NPR cul...
Russian offensive, Israel-Lebanon Tensions, DOJ Special Counsels
30 Dec 2023
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More than 150 missiles and drones fell on Ukrainian cities on Friday, hitting a shopping mall and a ...
Israel-Gaza Latest, Poland Border Blockade, Georgia Map Ruling
29 Dec 2023
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The Israeli offensive in Gaza continues as new evacuation orders are issued. Around 1,000 trucks wai...
Disease In Gaza, New York Times vs. ChatGPT, Hottest Year On Record
28 Dec 2023
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The World Health Organization warns that disease could kill more people in Gaza than the bombings, i...
Blinken Travels To Mexico, U.S. Targeted By Iran-Backed Militias, Bidenomics
27 Dec 2023
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Mexico to discuss immigration policy as a caravan of th...
Israel Vows To Intensify War, India Deepens Ties With Russia, 2024 Union Lookahead
26 Dec 2023
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Despite U.S. calls to protect Palestinian civilians, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed...
Christmas In Bethlehem, Biden's 2024 Campaign, Congress Year Ender
25 Dec 2023
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Christmas in Bethlehem is somber this year. In the wake of the war in Gaza, church leaders are cance...
The Sunday Story: A Generation Of Chinese Workers Struggle To Retire
24 Dec 2023
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As China's economy slows and optimism fades, aging workers who've spent decades of their lives build...
UN Resolution on Gaza, Death Toll Passes 20,000, Verdict in Colorado death
23 Dec 2023
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The UN Security Council agreed on a resolution pressing for more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. In ...
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Violent Online Rhetoric, Chicago Migrant Crisis
22 Dec 2023
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In the U.N. Security Council, negotiators try to win U.S. support for a resolution in Gaza. Violet r...
Israel-Hamas Negotiations, European Migration Deal, Extreme Rain
21 Dec 2023
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Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are underway with Egypt helping to broker a deal. European Uni...
Trump Barred From Colorado Ballot, Israel-Gaza, Congolese Election
20 Dec 2023
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The Colorado Supreme Court blocks Donald Trump from that state's 2024 presidential primary, citing t...
Red Sea Task Force, Texas Border Law, Blessings For Same-Sex Couples
19 Dec 2023
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The U.S. announces Operation Prosperity Guardian in response to attacks on commercial ships in the R...
Israel-Hamas, U.S. Border Negotiations, Jimmy Lai On Trial
18 Dec 2023
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urges a wind-down in Israel's major combat operations. Republicans in...
The Sunday Story: Media "Failings" In Covering Trump
17 Dec 2023
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Today on The Sunday Story host Ayesha Rascoe explores the media's challenge in covering Donald Trump...
Israel Kills Gaza Hostages, Deflation, San Antonio Police Indictment
16 Dec 2023
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The Israeli military said it accidentally killed three hostages held in Gaza. In a statement, the ar...
Gaza Post-War Plans, Ohio Prosecutor Misconduct, Comer Shell Company
15 Dec 2023
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Disagreements emerge between U.S., Israeli, Palestinian and Gulf leaders and activists over who shou...
Putin Year-End Address, SCOTUS Abortion Access, Trump Fraud Trial
14 Dec 2023
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Russian President Vladimir Putin traditionally ends most years with an extended press conference. Wh...
Impeachment Process Vote, Biden and Israel, AL Nitrogen Gas Execution
13 Dec 2023
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The Republican-controlled House is set to vote on formalizing its impeachment inquiry of President J...
Texas Abortion Case, Biden and Zelenskyy, Trump and SCOTUS
12 Dec 2023
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A Texas woman has left the state, whose highest court ruled she does not meet the exception to the a...
Arab Leaders on Israel-Hamas, Trump Won't Testify, Argentina Inauguration
11 Dec 2023
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World policy leaders meeting in Qatar discuss the Gaza war and its impact on regional security. Dona...
The Sunday Story: The Unbearable Weight of Medical Debt
10 Dec 2023
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Today on The Sunday Story host Ayesha Rascoe explores the growing crisis of medical debt in America....
Gaza Detainees, Sickle Cell Breakthrough, Student Debt Reform
09 Dec 2023
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Images of Palestinian men stripped to their underwear prompt outrage. Genetic editing leads to new t...
Hunter Biden Charged, Israel-Hamas War, Antisemitism And Universities
08 Dec 2023
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The Justice Department has charged President Biden's son on nine counts related to his failure to pa...
4th GOP Debate, Alleged Sexual Violence By Hamas, McCarthy To Leave Congress
07 Dec 2023
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Republican presidential candidates take to the stage for the fourth primary debate. Israeli official...
Aid To Ukraine, Sen. Tuberville and Military Promotions, Fourth Republican Debate
06 Dec 2023
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Some U.S. lawmakers question whether aid to Ukraine should continue amid a battlefield stalemate. Se...
Ex-Ambassador Charged As Agent, Houthi Attack, Nelson Mandela's Death Anniversary
05 Dec 2023
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The Justice Department accuses former U.S. ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha of working as a "clandesti...
Israel Expands Military Operation, SCOTUS Hears Purdue Pharma Case, Liz Cheney
04 Dec 2023
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Israel says it expanded its ground offensive against Hamas to all parts of Gaza. This includes the o...
The Sunday Story: All The Only Ones
03 Dec 2023
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In this week's episode, Ayesha shares the latest series out of NPR's Embedded. In "All The Only Ones...
Fighting Resumes, Harris At Climate Summit, Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor
02 Dec 2023
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Fighting between Israel and Hamas has resumed after a seven-day pause. Vice President Kamala Harris ...
Israel-Hamas Fighting Resumes, Ukraine Aid Holdup, DeSantis vs. Newsom Debate
01 Dec 2023
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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resumed on Friday after a weeklong ceasefire. What does the return to war...
Antony Blinken in Israel, George Santos Expulsion Vote, US-India Tensions
30 Nov 2023
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Israel and Hamas agree to extend a temporary truce by another day. The House weighs whether to expel...
Blinken in Brussels, Biden in Colorado, COP28 in Dubai
29 Nov 2023
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with NATO foreign ministers in Brussels before heading...
Israel-Hamas Extended Truce, Vermont Shooting, Iowa Caucus
28 Nov 2023
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President Biden says Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend a temporary truce for two more days. Aut...
The Latest on Israel-Gaza, COP28 in Dubai, Memorials for Rosalynn Carter
27 Nov 2023
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Israel and Hamas consider extending a four-day pause in fighting. Global climate talks begin later t...
The Sunday Story: Meeting the Puzzlemaster
26 Nov 2023
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Today on The Sunday Story host Ayesha Rascoe heads to Westchester County, in upstate New York to mee...
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Holds, Riot in Dublin, Paying for Holiday Shopping
25 Nov 2023
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Hamas released 24 hostages Friday as Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners. Another exchange is expe...
Israel-Gaza Deal, Progressive Prosecutors, Rosalynn Carter Legacy
24 Nov 2023
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A four day cease-fire takes effect between Israel and Gaza ahead of the possible release of 50 hosta...
Israel-Hamas Deal, Black Friday Shopping, Atlanta Police Facility Controversy
23 Nov 2023
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Israel says the release of 50 hostages in Gaza in return for 150 Palestinians will not start before ...
Israel-Hamas Deal, Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI, Wisconsin Redistricting Case
22 Nov 2023
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Israel and Hamas agree to a deal involving the release of some hostages in exchange for a multi-day ...
Ukraine Winter, Jacumba Migrants, Thanksgiving Travel
21 Nov 2023
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Ukraine enters winter with stalled front lines and uncertainty over the West's continued support for...
Israel-Gaza War, Rosalynn Carter, Argentina Election
20 Nov 2023
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Officials discuss a possible deal related to the release of some hostages in Gaza in exchange for a ...
The Sunday Story: Coal's deadly dust
19 Nov 2023
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In 2011, NPR correspondent Howard Berkes noticed an anomaly in the sidebar of a government report on...
Gaza Hospital Evacuated, Argentina Elections, Road Runner's Revenge
18 Nov 2023
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Israeli troops are evacuating Al-Shifa Hospital now that it's under their control. A maverick politi...
Gaza Tunnels, GM Contract With UAW Members, Guatemala and Democracy
17 Nov 2023
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Israel says it is uncovering an intricate network of tunnels used by Hamas in Gaza. Members of Unite...
Biden and Xi Finally Talk, Israel Raids Gaza Hospital, Veterans Face Foreclosures
16 Nov 2023
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President Joe Biden speaks about global affairs with China's leader Xi Jinping. Israel raids Gaza's ...
Biden-Xi Meeting, GOP Tensions, State Department Dissent
15 Nov 2023
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President Biden aims to restore communications with China's Xi Jinping. Tensions reach a breaking po...
Supreme Court Ethics Code, Hamas Military Compound, New Climate Report
14 Nov 2023
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The Supreme Court adopts its first code of ethics. Israel says it has evidence of a Hamas military c...
Gaza Hospitals, Biden-Xi Meeting, Looming Government Shutdown
13 Nov 2023
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Israeli troops advance on Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, where Hamas militants allegedly maintain a ...
The Sunday Story: A Life Worthy of Whalefall
12 Nov 2023
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What does it mean to live a life worthy of those we leave behind? On this episode of The Sunday Sto...
Gaza Hospital Crisis, Biden-Xi Meeting, Union Wins And The Car Market
11 Nov 2023
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Israel says it is "closing in" on Hamas militants it claims are using hospitals and other civilian i...
Daily Pauses in Gaza, Manchin Re-Election Decision, Southern Border Surge
10 Nov 2023
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Israel agrees to daily pauses in fighting to allow for a "humanitarian corridor" in areas of norther...
Domestic Pressure on Netanyahu, GOP Debate in Miami, Union Deal with Hollywood
09 Nov 2023
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Israelis blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for security failures that led to 1,400 deaths by H...
Abortion Rights On The Ballot, GOP Presidential Debate, Syphilis Surge in Babies
08 Nov 2023
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Abortion access is a winning issue in off-year elections. Candidates vie for the 2024 GOP presidenti...
One Month Of War in Gaza, SCOTUS Domestic Violence & Guns, Ohio Abortion Vote
07 Nov 2023
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Israel and Hamas have been at war for a month and with no sign of relief, it's already the deadliest...
Israel's Plan To Replace Hamas, Trump Testifies In Fraud Case, Epic Vs Google
06 Nov 2023
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Israel continues intense bombardment on Gaza and vows to eliminate Hamas with no clear alternative t...
The Sunday Story: Running with testosterone
05 Nov 2023
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Today is the New York City Marathon. Around 50,000 runners are racing in the men's and women's divis...
Israel Snubs Pauses, Question Of Aid Goes To Senate, Eyedrop Recall
04 Nov 2023
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The Israeli government says Hamas must release hostages before any consideration of a pause in its r...
Blinken In Israel, Hezbollah Leader Breaks Silence, FTX Founder Guilty
03 Nov 2023
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Tel Aviv today to ask Israel again to prioritize protec...
Rafah Crossing, Biden Islamophobia Plan, Portland Teachers Strike
02 Nov 2023
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Negotiations are ongoing to allow hundreds more foreign nationals to flee war-torn Gaza through Egyp...
Gaza War Escalates, Pakistan Deportation Deadline, Trump Organization Trial
01 Nov 2023
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Another phone and internet blackout is hampering rescue efforts after massive airstrikes hit Gaza's ...
Gaza Ground Offensive, House Israel Aid Bill, Google Monopoly Trial
31 Oct 2023
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Israeli tanks and troops have advanced deeper into Gaza as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects...
Gaza Crisis, Israel-Lebanon Border Crossfire, Biden AI Executive Order
30 Oct 2023
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People in Gaza face a dire humanitarian crisis as the Israeli military increases airstrikes on the b...
The Sunday Story: This is what it feels like to be catcalled
29 Oct 2023
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Catcalling can be often thought of as playful and harmless, a classic case of boys will be boys. But...
Lewiston Shooting Suspect Dead, Israel-Gaza War, Acapulco Devastation
28 Oct 2023
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A suspect wanted for fatally shooting 18 people in Lewiston, Maine was found dead on Friday. Israel ...
EU Calls For 'Humanitarian Pause', Manhunt for Maine Shooter, Acapulco Hurricane
27 Oct 2023
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A manhunt continues for the gunman behind a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. European leaders call ...
Mass Shootings in Maine, Gaza Fuel Shortage, New Speaker of the House
26 Oct 2023
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A person of interest in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine is still at large as authorities ask l...
Israel's War Strategy, House Votes on Fourth Nominee, Meta's Mega Lawsuit
25 Oct 2023
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World leaders urge Israel to restrain its attacks on Gaza after 19 days of airstrikes meant to pave ...
Hamas Releases Hostages, Eight Candidates Vie for Speaker, Bond Sell-Off Sparks Fear
24 Oct 2023
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As Israeli bombardment continues across Gaza, diplomatic efforts to facilitate the release of more h...
Israel-Gaza War, House Speaker Search, Argentina Elections
23 Oct 2023
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Desperately needed humanitarian aid has begun to trickle into Gaza as Israeli airstrikes intensify o...
The Sunday Story: Body Electric
22 Oct 2023
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For years, medical experts have raised the alarm about the effects of sedentary behavior on the huma...
Aid Enters Gaza, American Hostages Freed, Resilient American Economy
21 Oct 2023
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Trucks carrying aid entered the Egypt-Gaza border at Rafah on Saturday. The relative of two American...
Biden Pushes For Foreign Aid, Russia Detains U.S. Journalist, Voter Fraud Prevention
20 Oct 2023
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President Biden says supporting Israel and Ukraine is vital for America's national security. But wil...
Israel To Allow Limited Humanitarian Aid, Gaza Hospital Explosion, Jordan Loses Votes
19 Oct 2023
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The war between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 4,000 people - making it the deadliest of all ...
Hundreds Die In Gaza Hospital Attack, Biden Visits Israel, Arab Protests
18 Oct 2023
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Hundreds of people are dead after an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Israeli and Palestinian offici...
Biden Travels To Middle East, Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens, House Speaker Vote
17 Oct 2023
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President Biden on Tuesday will leave for a wartime trip to the Middle East. He will visit Israel, w...
Gaza Residents Struggle To Get Out, Biden Pushes For More Aid, Polish Elections
16 Oct 2023
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Israel's deadline for civilians to leave northern Gaza has passed. What happens to people who remain...
The Sunday Story: A 15-minute climate solution attracts conspiracies
15 Oct 2023
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15-minute cities are an urban planning idea growing in popularity. The idea is that you can get to t...
Gaza Evacuation Begins, Israel's Endgame, GOP Nominates Another Speaker
14 Oct 2023
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Palestinians are beginning to leave northern Gaza as Israel threatens a ground invasion. Past experi...
Israel Issues Evacuation Order For Gaza, Scalise Drops Out, Elijah McClain Verdict
13 Oct 2023
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Israel's military has issued an evacuation order for northern Gaza. It gives the roughly 1.1 million...
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis, Steve Scalise Wins GOP Vote For Speaker, AI In Science
12 Oct 2023
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Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza following the weekend attack by Hamas fighters has plunged the are...
Israel Prepares Ground Invasion, Biden Confirms Support For Israel, Maui Reopens
11 Oct 2023
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Israel's military is preparing a ground invasion into Gaza. Authorities believe that about 150 hosta...
Israel Increases Airstrikes On Gaza, Pro-Palestinian Protests, House Speaker Race
10 Oct 2023
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Israel is increasing its airstrikes on Gaza in retaliation for Saturday's surprise attack. Hamas in ...
Israel At War With Hamas, Intelligence Failure, Earthquake In Afghanistan
09 Oct 2023
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Israel is at war with Hamas. The militant group launched a surprise attack over the weekend. More th...
A Stunned Israel Declares War After Hamas Surprise Attack. What's Next?
08 Oct 2023
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In this bonus episode of Up First, NPR takes stock of the first day of war between Israel and the Ha...
Attacks in Israel, Regional Reaction, Ukraine Aid
07 Oct 2023
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Israel's prime minister says the country "at war" after attacks by air and land by Gaza militants. R...
Matt Gaetz's District, Ukraine Farmland, Guatemala Political Crisis
06 Oct 2023
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Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is the man who led the rebellion that pushed out House Speaker Kevin M...
House Speaker Candidates, Mediterranean Migrant Deaths, Pakistani Crackdown
05 Oct 2023
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A House without a speaker is paralyzed to pass spending legislation, including aid to Ukraine. So wh...
House Speaker McCarthy Ousted, Catholic Church's Future, China's 'Golden Week'
04 Oct 2023
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For the first time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives removed its speaker. Who will fill ...
Ukraine Faces Waning Support From Allies, FTX Trial, Laphonza Butler
03 Oct 2023
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Ukraine's war is far from over. It's biggest challenge, however, may not be on the battlefield, but ...
Congress Averts Shutdown, Trump To Appear In Court, Climate Solutions Week
02 Oct 2023
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Lawmakers narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a short-term spending measure over the w...
The Sunday Story: The Life And Death Of Elijah McClain
01 Oct 2023
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In Colorado, the first of two trials is underway in the death of Elijah McClain.On a late summer nig...
Government Shutdown Prep, Student Loan Repayments Start, NYC Floods
30 Sep 2023
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The US government is set to shutdown Sunday after a group of GOP hardliners opposed House Speaker Ke...
White House Prepares For Shutdown, Healthcare Worker Strike, FTX Trial
29 Sep 2023
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With less than 48 hours left to avoid a government shutdown, the White House is already preparing to...
GOP Debate Recap, Biden Impeachment Hearing, Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict
28 Sep 2023
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Republican candidates for the presidential nomination finally got around to criticize the frontrunne...
GOP Debate, FTC Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon, Slow Vaccine Rollout
27 Sep 2023
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Seven Republican candidates will be on stage for the second presidential debate in California on Wed...
Biden Joins UAW Strike, Shutdown Negotiations, Election Worker Turnover
26 Sep 2023
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President Biden will join striking auto workers in Detroit on Tuesday. He has a chance to be the fir...
Hollywood Writers Reach Deal To End Strike, Shutdown Implications, Prison Deaths
25 Sep 2023
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TV and movie writers have reached a tentative deal with Hollywood studios that could soon end a near...
The Sunday Story: NPR challenges U.S. denial of civilian harm in raid on ISIS leader
24 Sep 2023
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Today on The Sunday Story, NPR's Daniel Estrin talks about his four-year long investigation into the...
UAW Strike Expanded, Government Shutdown, LGBTQ+ In Census Survey
23 Sep 2023
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President Biden is going to Michigan to support the United Auto Workers' union strikes. A government...